Responsible supply chains in Asia

The Responsible Supply Chains in Asia programme aims to further sustainable and inclusive economic, social and environmental progress by integrating responsible business practices into the operations of multinational companies and their supply chains. Active in selected industrial sectors in six Asian countries, it takes a multifaceted approach with the aim of promoting respect for human rights, and labour and environmental standards. The Responsible Supply Chains in Asia programme is co-funded by the EU. For more about the regional programme’s approach and strategy see - Approach and Objectives

Activities

  1. Training Course. Multinational enterprises, development and decent work: the approach of the ILO MNE Declaration

  2. Myanmar: Agrobusiness Forum 2019

  3. Responsible Business and implementation of International Labour Standards in practice

  4. Thailand: Workshop on policy framework for the promotion of responsible business conduct

  5. Thailand: Dialogue on good practices in automotive supply chains

  6. Impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on Decent Work and working conditions in Myanmar

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Latest news

  1. Philippines: Labour Inspectors introduced to international Corporate Social Responsability

    28 February 2020

  2. Shining a light on the place of CSR in Myanmar

    24 February 2020

  3. Increasing importance of constructive industrial relations in supply chains in Asia

    28 January 2020

  4. Myanmar: Future lawyers introduced to the key concepts and benefits of responsible business practices

    11 January 2020

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Publications

  1. Labour Issues in CSR: Examples from the ILO Helpdesk for Business Q & A

    31 March 2020

  2. Project Fact Sheet

    18 October 2019

  3. Labour Standards in Global Supply Chains - an ILO training module for SMEs and other enterprises

    18 October 2019

COVID-19 and the Responsible Supply Chains in Asia programme
 

  1. Our response to COVID -19 and its impact on the programme

    COVID-19 and the world of work
    The world of work is being profoundly affected by the global virus pandemic. The ILO and its constituents – Governments, workers and employers – will play a crucial role in combating the outbreak, ensuring the safety of individuals and the sustainability of businesses and jobs.

    FAQ:  ILO Standards and COVID-19 (coronavirus)
    This note provides a compilation of answers to most frequently asked questions related to international labour standards and COVID-19. It does not provide a comprehensive review of possible legal and policy measures. For the ILO’s preliminary assessment concerning the possible impacts of COVID19 on the world of work and suggested range of policy options, see COVID-19 and the world of work: Impacts and responses.

    COVID-19 and the world of work: Impact and policy responses
    The ILO’s preliminary assessment concerning the possible impacts of COVID-19 on the world of work proposes a range of policy options to mitigate the impacts of the pandemic and facilitate strong and fast recovery.


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